Coastal scene with three colorful houses on stilts, painted yellow and blue, set against a clear blue sky. The foreground features large, rugged rocks with patches of green moss, surrounded by calm water.
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Plan & Book

Plan & Book

There are places on this Earth that continue to live on inside of you long after you’ve returned home. Where the stories, tales, and traditions are filled with old-world charm, and coloured by Irish, English, French, and Indigenous influences. There’s no better way to soak it all up than through authentic encounters and hands-on learning experiences – the kind that leads to a true understanding of the living culture and traditions you can find in every corner of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

You can sleep in a lighthouse keeper's residence in Quirpon, help build a boat in Winterton, or craft a hand-laid, rock maze in English Harbour. Catch a cod from a traditional Newfoundland dory in Cox's Cove and take part in an archaeological dig near Ferryland. Or, experience Viking life from 1,000 years ago at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at L'Anse aux Meadows.

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Ryan Premises National Historic Site, Parks Canada

Ryan Premises National Historic Site, Parks Canada

Bonavista
Cormack Bee Company

Cormack Bee Company

Cormack
Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts

Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts

Cow Head
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Living Heritage Festivals & Events - Random Order

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Festival of New Dance

Festival of New Dance

St. John's
Rising Tide Theatre - Seasons in the Bight Theatre Festival

Rising Tide Theatre - Seasons in the Bight Theatre Festival

Trinity
Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival

Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival

Various Locations in Rocky Harbour
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Living Heritage Shopping - Random Order

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La Boutique de ma Grand-mère Craft Shop

La Boutique de ma Grand-mère Craft Shop

Mainland/La Grand'terre
The Wooden Boat Museum Of Newfoundland and Labrador Gift Shop

The Wooden Boat Museum Of Newfoundland and Labrador Gift Shop

Winterton
Skivvers Fibre Studio & Wool Craft

Skivvers Fibre Studio & Wool Craft

Cow Head
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Living Heritage Tours - Random Order

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SnoXcapes

SnoXcapes

Meadows
Capt Dave’s Boat Tours

Capt Dave’s Boat Tours

Twillingate
Friday's Bay Zodiac Boat Tours

Friday's Bay Zodiac Boat Tours

Fairbank
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Colourful Places and Colourful People

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Colourful Places and Colourful People

14 Days of Adventure, Coast to Coast

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14 Days of Adventure, Coast to Coast

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The View From Here

Two blacksmiths work in a dimly lit forge, hammering hot metal on an anvil. A blazing fire burns in the background, with tools hanging on the walls. A wooden barrel filled with water stands nearby, reflecting warm light.
Coastal village scene with red fishing sheds along the waterfront and houses on a hill. A road winds between the houses, and two people walk along it. The background features a cloudy blue sky.
A weathered wooden dock extends into a rocky shoreline with a small boat moored nearby. A person stands on the dock, gazing out over the water. Hills in the background are under a partly cloudy sky.
A rustic workshop interior with red and white wooden walls. The space has wooden beams, a workbench with tools, barrels, and a coiled rope hanging on the wall. A bright red door provides a pop of color against the predominantly white space.
A vintage tea set displayed on a table with a white tablecloth. It includes a teapot, cups, and saucers in warm brown tones. Some cups feature red floral designs. A crystal lamp and an egg cup holder are also present.
A rustic kitchen with wooden furniture, a large fireplace, and open shelves displaying plates and pottery. The wooden table has a basket and various kitchen items. Walls are cream-colored, creating a warm, vintage atmosphere.
A person wearing white gloves is carefully handling a vintage scientific instrument on a wooden base. The person is dressed in a light blue shirt and dark pants, focusing on the intricate details of the device.
A person stands inside a wooden workshop next to a partially finished boat with a red and white hull. Various tools, paints, and materials are scattered on the bench along the wall. Natural light filters through the windows above the bench.
A group of people work together to move a small boat on logs over a road. Red sheds and a scenic coastal landscape are in the background under a clear blue sky.
A person is using a punch needle to create a colorful textile design featuring a house on burlap fabric. The scene includes scissors and yarn on the table nearby.

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A Hero Home to Rest: The History of the Newfoundland National War Memorial

A Hero Home to Rest: The History of the Newfoundland National War Memorial

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Five Theatres in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Five Theatres in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

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